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Honest thoughts on life in Encinitas

Hello, Military spouse here. It's a a smaller city city with about 61,585 people. The median home value here is around $1,466,000, which is pretty steep. Poverty rate is 4.9%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $150,471, which feels pretty solid for the area. Household incomes average around $150,471 in Encinitas. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The city has invested a lot in new development. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

Pros:
- Growing food scene
- Close to nature
- Good healthcare facilities
- Good internet infrastructure

Cons:
- Sprawl everywhere
- Lack of diversity
- Boring for young people
- Limited cultural events
- Homelessness issues downtown
What do you all think? The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The weather takes some getting used to. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The suburbs are where most families end up. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.
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Weather-wise, the summers are solid and winters are developing. You get used to it after the first year.
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